Reading response #2

Discussion on the focus of learning communities
The focal point of learning communities is collaborative problem solving, that specifically focuses on making a buisness/learning better. It's designing new ways for many colleagues to work together.

Discussion on the benefits of learning communities
Many learning communities that operate using this teachnique for years decrease the teacher isolation. They no longer have to plan lessons alone. Increased commitment to the mission, teachers are more focused and engaged with setting plans with their colleagues. It increase shared responsibility among everyone. Lastly, a greater likelihood of fundamental systemic change.

Discussion on how learning communities affect teachers
Learning communities affect teachers because instead of having  meetings where they would normally implant new content. Learning communities help teachers with what they are already doing.  Teachers learn to give critical feedback, they also have time to watch and reflect on other classes, which is beneficial for their teaching skills.

Discussion on how learning communities affect students
Students get the opportunity to learn new things and more effectively. No time is wasted and instruction/lesson is well out together for them to gain as much knowledge as possible. Students reap the benefits by being well educated by their teachers.

Discussion on the components for shared vision in learning communities
When teachers work together they encourage each other to strive for more. " we are never comfortable with something being just ok"  they want to know what's all out in the world for their students to learn and they work together to bring that knowledge to them. All the teachers share that passion of teaching that keeps them all moving forward.

Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to  your group topic/project
 I think it relates to my group topic because having a learning community within your classroom is beneficial for us as teachers and for our students. It's essential that we all work together and give each other feed back in our group. Inspire and motivate one another as well. I think having all these tools will be a positive in the kitchen as well.